Mission
OtoSurg is a global prospective, multi-site, de-identified, observational study aimed at establishing a global data registry of pediatric tonsillectomy indications, techniques, and outcomes. OtoSurg, partnered with the Global OHNS Initiative, will build, recruit, and train a collaborative research network of OHNS surgeons and trainees worldwide. By working together, we aspire to develop a robust and sustainable digital infrastructure that is well-equipped to drive future research projects.
The Global OHNS Initiative and Emory University serve as the central hub (blue), and regional representatives in the six WHO regions (orange) act as liaisons to individual partner sites (green).
Project Information
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Methods
Project Significance
The organizational structure of OtoSurg 1 consists of three teams: Data Management and Analytics, Research Support, and Recruitment and Publicity. The Recruitment and Publicity Team oversees all WHO regional leads, individual country leads, and specific hospital teams. The Research Support Team manages the onboarding process for new OtoSurg members, develops educational materials, and provides IRB and REDcap assistance. The Data Management and Analytics Team collects, validates, and analyzes all study data.
Partner Site Requirements
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Any healthcare setting worldwide where pediatric tonsillectomies are performed will be eligible to participate.*
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Each participating site will develop a research team with two to four investigators.
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Each team will have one representative who will liaise with the central hub.
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There is no minimum number of patients per site, and no limit to the number of sites within a World Health Organization region or country.
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All contributors will be eligible for authorship.​
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*China is not eligible for participation due to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (PIPL)
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